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Christian apologist Sam Shamoun goes over the question about if he was in a plane and an atheist, recognized him and challenged him on why he chose Christianity and believes that the Bible is true about Jesus what arguments and points what he use in order to convince him and show that his view is correct and undeniable according to history (Bible Verses Old Testament and New ) 1 Corinthians 15 verse 14 Like 👍 Share ✅Subscribe Subscribe to ​@shamounian Sam Shamouns Articles to Help with Christian / Islam objections https://answering-islam.org https://answeringislamblog.wordpress.com Tiktok where i repost other clips: https://www.tiktok.com/@islam_to_jesuschrist?_t=8o9hqunFMZr&_r=1 #christian #samshamoun #jesus #bible #athiest

Sam Shamoun confronts a Muslim caller in a heated debate over Muhammad, Sahih Muslim, the Quran, and Islamic teachings. After the caller objects to Shamoun’s insults, Shamoun cites hadith about Muhammad cursing his companions and an orphan girl before challenging him on Quran 4:24, captive women, and Islamic morality. The debate then turns to Tawheed, Surah Maryam, and the Spirit of Allah as Shamoun uses the caller’s own Islamic sources to challenge his defense of Muhammad and the Quran.

Sam Shamoun's PERFECT RESPONSE To A Muslim QUESTIONING Jesus & Trinity Islam mocks God's greatness by rejecting the Trinity and calling Jesus just a man. But Jesus is not just a man—He is God in the flesh, the eternal Word who became human, walked among us. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not confused roles—they are real Persons in perfect unity, one God. That’s why Jesus, the Son, was born, ate, slept, and died—not because He stopped being God, but because He became fully human to save us. Islam can't grasp this truth because it worships a god too small to be personal or loving. The real God—Father, Son, and Spirit—came to rescue us, not just rule us. John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” – Jesus is eternal and divine. Philippians 2:6–7 – “Though He was God, He did not think of equality with God as something to cling to… He took the humble position of a slave.” – God became man to save us. Hebrews 1:3 – “The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God.” – Jesus is the exact image of God’s nature. The Quran spits on the truth of God's nature, making Him look weak, divided, and distant. That’s blasphemy. Wake up Muslims, stop following this lie, and come to Jesus Christ—your Savior, the Great I Am, and the Alpha and Omega! Relevant Articles/Sources: https://www.answering-islam.org/Authors/Arlandson/trinity_brief.htm https://www.answering-islam.org/authors/shamoun/the_incarnation.html https://www.answering-islam.org/authors/rogers/rebuttals/ally/olivet3c.html Full link: https://www.youtube.com/live/4RChDMbUKxE?si=f0niDgtTimvABoR- Join this channel to help spread the word about Jesus on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsq4U2uFD1xiSd82341-fA/join If you want to discuss or debate with Sam Shamoun, go to his YouTube channel and comment on his video, making your request. Pick a topic, and he can set it up from there: /@shamounian https://www.youtube.com/@shamounian Sam Shamoun PayPal: https://paypal.me/ibnmalik725 Sam Shamoun Patreon: patreon.com/Shamounian Towards Jesus Ministries: Donations are welcome! ❤️ https://www.patreon.com/TowardsJesus https://paypal.me/towardsjesus (Thank You)! 🙏 Get Yourself A Bible 🕊️❤️👉: https://t.ly/Bibles If you need a Cross Necklace ✝️🙏👉: https://t.ly/crossnecklace If you want a Rosary✝️📿 👉: https://t.ly/rosaries #Islam #Quran #Muslim This video now supports captions in over 20+ languages. Choose your caption! This video now supports captions in over 20+ languages. Choose your caption!

In this intense debate, Sam Shamoun engages a Jehovah’s Witness on one of the most important biblical doctrines: the Trinity and the identity of Jesus Christ. The discussion begins with John 1:18 and the question of how no one has seen God at any time—yet the Old Testament repeatedly says that Moses, the elders of Israel, Abraham, and the patriarchs encountered God. Sam Shamoun presses the Jehovah’s Witness on Exodus 24, where Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and the seventy elders “saw the God of Israel.” If no man has seen God the Father, then who did they see? Sam Shamoun argues that this points directly to Jesus Christ as the divine Son, the visible revelation of God, and not merely a created representative or angelic agent. The debate then moves into the Jehovah’s Witness argument about “agency,” where Jesus is treated as God’s representative rather than truly God. Sam Shamoun challenges this by showing that biblical agents are never called “the God of Israel,” nor do they receive the worship and divine titles given to Jehovah. Using Revelation 22, Sam Shamoun shows that even powerful angels refuse worship and identify themselves only as fellow servants. A major part of the debate focuses on Irenaeus and the early church fathers. The Jehovah’s Witness tries to use Irenaeus against the Trinity, but Sam Shamoun responds by quoting Irenaeus in context, showing that Irenaeus called Christ Jesus “Lord and God,” “Savior,” “King,” the “God of the living,” and the Word who appeared to Moses and the patriarchs. This debate is a powerful example of how Sam Shamoun defends the deity of Christ, the Trinity, the early church testimony, and the biblical truth that Jesus is not a created being, not merely an agent, but truly divine—the Word of God, the Creator, and the visible manifestation of Jehovah in the Old Testament. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 John 1:18 — No man has seen God at any time 1:29 Exodus 24 — Who did Moses and the elders see? 3:20 Was Jesus merely God’s representative? 4:07 Sam Shamoun refutes the Jehovah’s Witness “agency” argument 6:21 Revelation 22 — Why angels refuse worship 8:38 Why no agent is called “the God of Israel” 10:14 The Jehovah’s Witness brings up Irenaeus 15:51 Irenaeus calls Christ “God,” “Lord,” and “King Eternal” 18:40 Sam Shamoun exposes the misuse of the early church fathers 28:04 Irenaeus, John 1:18, and the Son revealing the Father 31:17 The Word sits upon the cherubim and contains all things 33:06 Irenaeus says the Word appeared to the patriarchs 34:20 Final exchange: Irenaeus is not on the Jehovah’s Witness side ⚠️ Important Disclaimer I am not Sam Shamoun. This channel edits and shares clips from his teachings with permission in order to make his content more accessible and help spread the Word of God. All credit for the teaching belongs to Sam Shamoun. 💬 Do you believe Exodus 24 proves Jesus appeared as the God of Israel in the Old Testament? Share your thoughts in the comments. 📢 Send this to anyone studying the Trinity, Jehovah’s Witness theology, or the deity of Christ. ✅ Subscribe for more biblical and historical teachings from Sam Shamoun. 📖 Bible I recommend for study: I Tagged in the video description the Bible I recommend for anyone who wants to follow along, study the Scriptures more deeply, and better understand the biblical passages discussed in Sam Shamoun’s teachings. 📺 Sam Shamoun’s Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shamounian 🎥 Watch the Original Video: https://youtu.be/ZM2bmJrWpsM 💙 Support Sam Shamoun’s Ministry: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Shamounian or PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ibnmalik725 ⭐ Support us here, if you enjoy these clips and want to help this channel grow: https://www.youtube.com/@moresamshamoun/join 🙏 Thank you for watching and helping spread biblical truth and Christian apologetics. #samshamoun #jehovahswitness #trinity #jesusisgod #deityofchrist #bible #john118 #exodus24 #earlychurchfathers #irenaeus #christianapologetics #watchtower #jw

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What does Luke 16 really teach about the afterlife, judgment, and the requirement of mercy? In this powerful exposition, Sam Shamoun unpacks the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (Luke 16:19–31) and shows why Jesus’ parables are rooted in everyday reality — not mere allegory. Sam explains how the beggar Lazarus is carried by angels to Abraham’s bosom, how the rich man’s body is buried while his soul is in Hades, and why recognition, spiritual bodies, role reversal, and the “great gulf fixed” between destinies matter for doctrine and practical Christian living. He warns against seeking signs and wonders as proof (when Moses and the Prophets are sufficient), connects the parable to Matthew 25 (sheep and goats), and issues a stern call for faith that manifests in mercy: love in deed, not just words. Keywords: Lazarus, Rich Man, Luke 16, parable, afterlife, Hades, Abraham’s bosom, angels, soul, spirit, mercy, compassion, judgment, Matthew 25, sheep and goats, Moses and the Prophets, Scripture sufficiency, signs and wonders, repentance, eternal punishment, eternal life, works of Abraham, Christian charity. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction: Unpacking the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (Luke 16). 0:40 Parable vs reality — why Jesus’ parables are rooted in everyday phenomena. 1:40 The scene: the rich man, Lazarus at the gate, dogs, and absence of compassion. 3:12 Angels carry Lazarus to Abraham’s bosom — the soul/spirit survives death. 4:35 The rich man buried but his soul in Hades — what is being described? 6:00 Role reversal: the wealthy now beg mercy and receive none. 7:30 Fire, water, and spiritual realities — allegory vs literal aspects of the afterlife. 9:00 Abraham recognizes the rich man — the “works of Abraham” and true sonship. 11:00 A great gulf fixed — Hebrews 9:27 and the finality of postmortem judgment. 12:30 Moses and the Prophets are sufficient — why Scripture, not signs, must convince. 14:30 Application: Matthew 25 (sheep and goats), love in deed not words, warning to the wealthy. 17:30 Theological summary — Christ as Judge, final exhortation to mercy and faith. 19:59 Closing prayer, benediction, and final appeal to live out love practically. 💬 Did this help clarify Jesus’ teaching in the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man? Share your thoughts in the comments. 📢 Send this to anyone wrestling with questions about the afterlife, judgment, Scripture, or Christian compassion. ✅ Subscribe for more deep biblical exposition, parable studies, and theological teaching from Sam Shamoun. Disclaimer: This channel does not claim ownership of the original video. All rights belong to Sam Shamoun, and we have received permission to subtitle and publish this content to make it accessible to a wider audience. Support his official channel here: @shamounian Link to the original video: https://youtu.be/xgHpuNMM6-s 👉 Click here if you want to support this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@moresamshamoun/join #samshamoun #lazarus #richman #parables #luke16 #afterlife #hades #abrahamsbosom #angels #soul #spirit #mercy #judgment #matthew25 #sheepandgoats #bible #jesus

What happens when spiritual attacks come at the very moment you feel closest to God? Why do fear, doubt, and even spiritual struggles seem to intensify when your faith is strongest? In this powerful and pastoral conversation, Sam Shamoun explains why Satan targets believers who are growing in Christ—and how fear is used as a weapon to weaken faith and distract from Jesus. Drawing directly from Scripture, Sam shows how fear does not come from God, but is a tactic of the enemy meant to paralyze believers and shift their focus away from Christ. Through passages like 2 Timothy 1, James 4, and Matthew 14, he explains how spiritual victory comes through submission to God, resisting the devil, and keeping our eyes firmly fixed on Jesus. Using Peter’s experience of walking on water, Sam illustrates how faith begins to sink when believers focus on their storms instead of their Savior. He also addresses spiritual warfare, demonic attacks, and even experiences like sleep paralysis, emphasizing that believers must respond not by retreating—but by increasing devotion, prayer, worship, and obedience. This message encourages Christians to stand firm, grow stronger, and recognize that spiritual attacks often signal that God is working powerfully in their lives. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Why attacks happen when faith is strong 0:27 Satan’s strategy: fear and intimidation 1:25 God has not given a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1) 2:38 Confidence in Christ and spiritual boldness 3:27 Submit to God, resist the devil (James 4) 4:24 How worship and Scripture strengthen believers 5:42 Jesus walking on water (Matthew 14) 7:33 “I AM” and Christ’s divine authority 8:43 Peter sinks when he looks at the storm 10:15 Jesus’ mercy and authority over circumstances 11:20 Why strong believers become targets 12:10 Sleep paralysis and spiritual warfare 13:16 Increasing devotion instead of retreating 💬 Have you ever experienced spiritual attacks during your strongest moments with God? Share your testimony in the comments. 📢 Send this to someone who may be struggling with fear, doubt, or spiritual warfare. ✅ Subscribe for more deep biblical teachings and spiritual insights from Sam Shamoun. Disclaimer: This channel does not claim ownership of the original video. All rights belong to Sam Shamoun, and we have received permission to subtitle and publish this content to make it accessible to a wider audience. Support his oficial channel here: @shamounian Link to the original video: https://youtu.be/kZLLjxPmcHA 👉 Click here if you want to support this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@moresamshamoun/join #samshamoun #spiritualwarfare #faith #fear #bible #jesus #christianlife #prayer #deliverance #holyspirit #christianstrength #trustgod

Original livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/bsVjBnv-zFs?feature=shared Join this channel for early access to the clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCofvqbHOJtosIIZDiL0E8Ag/join Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction: Who is Baal? 3:10 Important background info on the pagan religion during Muhammad’s time 5:42 The evidences that Baal is Allah 9:57 Why Muslims don’t say they worship Baal? Articles: 1. https://answeringislam.net/authors/shamoun/preislamic_allah1.html 2. https://answeringislamblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/20/the-religion-of-islam-the-reemergence-of-baal-worship/ 3. https://answering-islam.org/Books/Al-Kalbi/uzza.htm